Reconstruct taxilane

The City of Sisseton received a $626,000 formula grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 31, 2025, with a completion date of July 30, 2029. This grant funds Phase 2 construction of a taxilane reconstruction project at Sisseton airport in South Dakota. Specifically, the project will reconstruct 1,560 feet of existing Taxilane A pavement that has reached the end of its useful life, restoring critical airport infrastructure necessary for safe and efficient aircraft ground operations.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, provides federal grants to support the development, modernization, and maintenance of airport infrastructure across the United States. This award represents federal investment in regional airport infrastructure to support long-term economic benefits and maintain an adequate national system of public-use airports. The four-year project timeline accommodates planning, construction, and closeout activities typical of airport infrastructure development initiatives.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 1,560 feet of existing taxilane a pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with sisseton, south dakota.